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Timberland Partners was founded to help people invest in real estate. For over 30 years, and through multiple market cycles, we have been proud to bring high-quality investment opportunities to our valued partners.

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Timberland Partners is a leader in multifamily real estate investment and management. We are committed to providing exceptional service to our residents, opportunities for our team members, and exceeding the expectations of our investment partners.

Timberland Partners Investments provides investors with access to institutional quality multifamily real estate investments. Our company sponsors and manages private real estate funds for qualified investors to invest with us in income-producing assets.

Helping residents find a home they love and are proud of is the engine that drives our business. Learn more about our portfolio of communities and our dedicated management teams who ensure their effective operation.

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A MESSAGE FROM THE FRANSEN FAMILY

A message from the Fransen family.

Thank you for your interest in Timberland Partners Investments. For three decades, we’ve navigated the multifamily real estate landscape as an investor, owner, and manager. Over the years, we’ve emerged as a leader in this space, tackling complex decisions with a consistent core strategy. Timberland Partners is in the business of creating long-term apartment investment opportunities for each of our partners. We select, invest in, and offer partnership in funds with some degree of risk, but we feel each fund offers strong long-term potential. The principals of Timberland Partners always make a substantial personal investment alongside our partners.

As we chart a course forward, we’ll continue to refine and expand our approach to multifamily real estate investing. We’ll leverage the expertise of our team and our wide network of industry partners to find and acquire great properties and manage them well.

We thank you for joining us.

The Fransen Family

Robert Fransen, Chief Executive Officer
Matt Fransen, Chief Investment Officer
Erin Fransen, Chief Operating Officer

Our History

Over 32 Years of Multifamily Expertise and Growth

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Trusted Partnerships. Year in, year out.

“I have been an investor with Timberland Partners for over 20 years. I have always found them to be smart, ethical, and hard-working. I will always feel a sense of gratitude to them for their real-world impact on the quality of my life.”

“I’ve been an investor with Timberland for more than 10 years and have found them to be transparent, accountable, and forthright in their dealings with me and other investors. They have clearly articulated and stayed true to an investment thesis that has so far produced results that have been better than expected.”

“I have been an investor with Timberland Partners for 27 years. They treat their investors as one would like to be treated. As a CPA (now retired), I have referred many clients to Timberland for them to invest. They are all happy they did.”

“Timberland has been my best investment yet. The service and knowledge of multifamily properties is far superior to many other opportunities. I am a long-term client and I will definitely invest in their projects long into the future.”

“My wife and I have been fortunate to invest in Timberland since 2017 and found it to be one of the best investments our family has ever made. Their culture is built on hard work, clear communication, and patient investing.”
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Innovative leaders in multifamily real estate investing.

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ROBERT FRANSEN, Chief Executive Officer
Bob is the Founder and President of Timberland Partners as well as the Managing Partner with each of our investment partnerships. Prior to forming Timberland Partners in 1992, he was an apartment sales broker for CB Richard Ellis. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota and holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. Bob has been involved in real estate investment and brokerage since 1978.
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MATT FRANSEN, Chief Investment Officer
Matt is the Chief Investment Officer and a Principal for Timberland Partners and manages all acquisition, disposition, and financing activity for Timberland Partners, including sourcing, underwriting, market analysis, and due diligence for new property acquisitions. Since joining Timberland Partners in 2007, Matt has been responsible for the addition of more than 13,500 apartment units to the portfolio of Timberland Partners and its affiliates. Before joining the Timberland Partners team, Matt worked for Denver-based AIMCO, one of the largest apartment REIT’s in the country. At AIMCO, Matt participated in in the acquisition and disposition of over $4 billion in multifamily property sales nationwide (2002-06). Following his tenure at AIMCO in 2006, Matt and a partner formed Slavin Multifamily Advisors, which focused on multifamily acquisitions in Houston, TX for institutional investment fund clients. Matt graduated from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder with a bachelor’s degree in finance.
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ERIN FRANSEN, Chief Operating Officer

Erin is the Chief Operating Officer and a Principal at Timberland Partners. As COO, she oversees all aspects of operations, including the accounting, human resources, marketing, training, and information technology departments. Erin began her multifamily housing career at Timberland Partners in 2013 after eight years in various roles at Target Corporation, the last of which was Digital Marketing Manager. Prior to becoming COO, she most recently served our company as an asset manager, and previously held roles in operations, marketing, investor relations and risk management. Erin currently serves as the Board Chair of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association Executive Committee. She is a graduate of Boston College with degrees in Finance and Hispanic Studies.

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TERRY COOK, Executive Vice President
Terry has been with Timberland Partners since 1993 and oversees the repositioning, construction and renovation activities for properties throughout the portfolio. He is a member of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, National Association of Industrial & Office Properties and Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors Building Owners and Managers Institute. Terry attended the University of Northern Iowa and earned his Real Property Administrator (RPA) designation from the University of St. Thomas.
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ROBERT FRANSEN, Chief Executive Officer
Bob is the Founder and President of Timberland Partners as well as the Managing Partner with each of our investment partnerships. Prior to forming Timberland Partners in 1992, he was an apartment sales broker for CB Richard Ellis. He is a graduate of the University of North Dakota and holds the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. Bob has been involved in real estate investment and brokerage since 1978.
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SAM EATON, Vice President of Capital Markets / Investor Relations
As VP of Capital Markets & Investor Relations, Sam is responsible for all partnership reporting and works to develop investor relationships across the high-net-worth, RIA, and family office landscape. Previously he served as both Director of Development and as the Director of Investor Relations at Timberland Partners. Sam began his real estate career with a Minneapolis-based investment and development company and previously served as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. Sam holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, and a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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JESSIE CLAUSEN, Investor Relations Specialist
In her role as Investor Relations Specialist, Jessie provides ongoing service and support to our current and prospective investment partners. Jessie graduated from Luther College, and joined the Timberland Partners team in 2006. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons.
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ERIN FRANSEN, Chief Operating Officer

Erin is the Chief Operating Officer and a Principal at Timberland Partners. As COO, she oversees all aspects of operations, including the accounting, human resources, marketing, training, and information technology departments. Erin began her multifamily housing career at Timberland Partners in 2013 after eight years in various roles at Target Corporation, the last of which was Digital Marketing Manager. Prior to becoming COO, she most recently served our company as an asset manager, and previously held roles in operations, marketing, investor relations and risk management. Erin currently serves as the Board Chair of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association Executive Committee. She is a graduate of Boston College with degrees in Finance and Hispanic Studies.

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ANIKA NELSON, Senior Vice President of Property Management
Anika brings over 20 years of experience in multi-family, residential housing and commercial real estate management. She is a member of the Minnesota Multi-Housing Association, having served on multiple committees and as part of the Board of Directors. She holds a Minnesota Real Estate License and Broker’s License. Anika pursued a Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Thomas in Business Administration and completed coursework through the University of Minnesota.
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PAM BROWN, Regional Vice President
Pam supports Regional and Community Managers throughout the Midwest. She brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, including extensive work in market-rate, Section 8 and tax-rate communities. She holds an Associate Degree in Accounting from Spencer School of Business.
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AMY BLACK, Regional Vice President
Amy Black serves as Regional Vice President of the Southeast region. Amy is based in the greater Nashville area, where she has worked in a leadership role for the past eight years with Steadfast, a private REIT. She is a 24 year veteran of multifamily housing. Prior to her time with Steadfast, Amy worked across the country managing portfolios and completing new lease-up in many of the same markets Timberland operates in today.
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TINA BURNS, Regional Vice President

With over 27 years of expertise in multifamily property management, Tina Burns serves as Regional Vice President throughout the upper midwest. Tina brings a strong background in building high-performing teams, improving operational efficiency, and driving long-term success across diverse markets. She is recognized for generating strong financial performance and supporting organizational growth.

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